Why Would an RN Keep an LPN License, Risks and Benefits, My Experience Plus My LPN vs RN Pay Stubs

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  • Опубликовано: 17 мар 2024
  • This isn't really a huge debate, but it has comes up sometimes in the nursing community, should you or should you not keep a LPN license if you are now a RN?? One would think that it's a clear NO, right? The answer can be yes and no depending on your nursing specialty, your experience and the work settings you are in.
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Комментарии • 68

  • @diamondd83
    @diamondd83 4 месяца назад +57

    Keep every license you have! They way this world is always have your credentials. You worked so hard for it 🙏🏾❤️💐

  • @melaninmama2258
    @melaninmama2258 4 месяца назад +27

    I’m keeping all of my licenses. I’m halfway through my RN program and I’m keeping my lpn. Shoot I wish I would have kept my CNA too😂

  • @charlethall1224
    @charlethall1224 4 месяца назад +28

    I’m a new RN and kept my LPN license. I’m so glad I did!

  • @nurselo_
    @nurselo_ 4 месяца назад +14

    I’m def trying to keep every license I have, working too damn hard for them 😫

  • @katekat1064
    @katekat1064 4 месяца назад +20

    You worked hard for both of your licenses! Congratulations!

  • @tish9751
    @tish9751 4 месяца назад +11

    we need more videos from you sis, I graduate in may 2024, LPN

    • @nealalove1627
      @nealalove1627 6 дней назад

      Hello, I advise you to contact Dr Luther if you are preparing for your nclex, be it RN or PN. He is the reason I and my husband are very happy today working as Rns

  • @movitawilliams6701
    @movitawilliams6701 4 месяца назад +10

    They'll still hold you to the standard, and its no escape. You can work an LPN shift with RN,but RN can not be replaced by LPN

  • @quealonzo
    @quealonzo 4 месяца назад +16

    Brandi, you should be on an episode of @Nurse to Riches! I can see you being a great asset on their channel for nurses everywhere.

  • @aide2nurse
    @aide2nurse 4 месяца назад +11

    keep ALL licenses worked to get I agree.

  • @taevelli523
    @taevelli523 4 месяца назад +14

    I'm located in FL and I'm an LPN and I make more than my RN friends. I even do agency for the hospital and still make more than the RNs. I work on med Surg and I must say the RNs ask for help all the time. They run around w their heads cut off w 7 pts and that's a walk in the ball park for me when I'm use to 30+ pts at one time. As an LPN in FL u can work as a CNA and don't need your CNA license to do so. As well as RNs picking up LPN shifts. RNs trump everything so you don't need to hold onto your LPN or CNA to work as one. I know I'm always working as a CNA and I don't have a certificate. It would be a waste of money in FL if you're an RN and keep your other credentials

    • @Ray.0.0
      @Ray.0.0 4 месяца назад +1

      Do you do agency as a cna?

    • @taevelli523
      @taevelli523 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Ray.0.0 yes my Agency lets me work as a CNA w my LPN license

    • @thetrudywilliamsvlog
      @thetrudywilliamsvlog 4 месяца назад +2

      I like florida for this. It's like holding on to your high school diploma while having a Bachelor's. Makes no sense.

    • @nikkie1097
      @nikkie1097 4 месяца назад +2

      That’s great! I’m in FL. What’s the name of the agency?

    • @taurus-queen8066
      @taurus-queen8066 3 месяца назад +1

      But what about when you want to work in another state with your licenses. I wish Wisconsin was like that, where you only needed one license. I have to keep my LPN and CNA license in this state. I never understood it.

  • @yolandajaiyesimi7113
    @yolandajaiyesimi7113 4 месяца назад +7

    Why people down grade LPN’s I’m in school for LPN and they got us doing IV’s before the couldn’t do that I know and LPN making more then an RN

  • @breyhall5684
    @breyhall5684 4 месяца назад +6

    I am keeping all of my licenses including the therapy license!!!

  • @terramckay5636
    @terramckay5636 4 месяца назад +9

    Keep your LPN!

  • @kayanamcadoo
    @kayanamcadoo 4 месяца назад +7

    Hey!! On the one hand, I understand why some would keep their lpn license. I let mine go. Personally, I won't work for less than I feel I deserve now that I have my RN. But to mitigate the shortage of RN shifts at times, I work for more than one agency bc different companies have contracts with different facilities. I also pick up med surg shifts, psych shifts, etc and I'm even willing to drive an hour or so to get that higher pay. To each their own ❤.

  • @nurselo_
    @nurselo_ 4 месяца назад +4

    Yess I shame face as well Brandi I think it’s because I’ve made so many mistakes in my life and I’m striving to do better but now any little thing I do wrong I beat myself up for it. My therapist said the same thing you said, allow myself grace. We’re allowed to make mistakes❤

  • @kljamison
    @kljamison 4 месяца назад +4

    Since you will be held to your highest degree I let my LPN license go. I believe RN Renew on even years, and Wisconsin is a compact state! I moved from Wisconsin to Texas.

  • @sharaetolbert3236
    @sharaetolbert3236 4 месяца назад +3

    Yes 30:10 not having the confidence that you can do it is the biggest problem

  • @jeanqueen8401
    @jeanqueen8401 4 месяца назад +1

    I’ve been feeling discouraged lately while taking classes to prepare for the teas exam and like you said if you didn’t have that mentality to have the confidence to move on you wouldn’t be where you are today so I need to be more confident and also I thank you for sharing this video.

  • @leteshamckenzie
    @leteshamckenzie 4 месяца назад +3

    Keep it girl! Here in Ontario 🇨🇦 we have to renew our RN/RPN license EVERY year for $300-$400.

  • @normanreeves8051
    @normanreeves8051 4 месяца назад +7

    Typing from husband account . Keep both ! Seen an LPN has to switch to Medaid mid shift to to make MORE simply because the facility did not need a nurse on duty . The shift paid 1000 for 8 hours .

  • @marissachapman1022
    @marissachapman1022 4 месяца назад +1

    I agree. Just like during covid there were a lot of LPNs working under their CNA certification because CNAs were getting paid more during the pandemic than most LPNs because they needed more RNs at that time. I just let my CNA expire in IL. I'm currently an LPN. You just made me want to keep my CNA in other states just in case. Then once I'm an RN I'll let the CNA go.

  • @Nursemtv
    @Nursemtv 4 месяца назад

    You should for sure keep it for $60!! In CA we pay upwards of $300 for the renewal plus CE units so I’m not 100% sure I’ll keep it once I get my RN in a couple of months. I also don’t know for sure if we can hold both in California….

  • @ForeverYoung20092
    @ForeverYoung20092 Месяц назад

    As an LPN in NY working for an agency, I am getting paid $45.00 per hour. At my staff full-time job, I am getting paid $36 an hour. I recently passed my nclex-rn last week and can't wait to make even more.

    • @yourfavnurseb9699
      @yourfavnurseb9699  Месяц назад

      OMG that’s so exciting, that’s for sharing congrats on everything, do you plan on staying at your current jobs or going somewhere new?

    • @ForeverYoung20092
      @ForeverYoung20092 Месяц назад +1

      @@yourfavnurseb9699 ​ @yourfavnurseb9699 Thanks! I plan to move on to a new job. Just as you mentioned in your video, some jobs rather have an LPN (pay them less) and have them do RN work. I am currently facing this at my job. It seems as if they don't want me to move up although recently RNS has resigned. I will be looking for a job that appreciates my work and me going above and beyond.

  • @keybrewer82
    @keybrewer82 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your video. I'm an lpn and about to sit for nclex but my position is great without the headache... so I'll ask my state if i can keep mine

  • @Zizzyyzz
    @Zizzyyzz 4 месяца назад +6

    Wait, what?! They will withhold renewing your license if you don't pay taxes? 😂

  • @allthingsbeauty1016
    @allthingsbeauty1016 4 месяца назад +2

    The first time I renewed because I was only an RN for a few months. This time around idk because I haven’t really used it because those LPN rates are so low I just rather stay in bed.

  • @lesawalker93
    @lesawalker93 4 месяца назад +11

    Dang… so I could’ve kept my CNA license?

  • @raydollars7870
    @raydollars7870 4 месяца назад

    Thanks brandi

  • @aide2nurse
    @aide2nurse 4 месяца назад +2

    here in WA state CMT called Med techs which is an incorrect term we are certified medication aides/techs. Not recognized in Hospitals

    • @Kim-dp6dw
      @Kim-dp6dw 4 месяца назад

      Same in Maryland

  • @OptimisticSeven
    @OptimisticSeven 2 месяца назад +1

    Can you do a video on the best and worst nursing agencies to work for and which ones you recommend?

    • @yourfavnurseb9699
      @yourfavnurseb9699  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi I don’t know enough about different agencies. I know shift key, shift med, integrity and that’s about it. It also depends on your region too. I suggest getting into a travel or agency fb group for nurses and get advice there. You can also ask nurses that you know too. The biggest thing is knowing how and when you will get paid. Good luck.

    • @OptimisticSeven
      @OptimisticSeven 2 месяца назад

      @@yourfavnurseb9699 Thanks for responding, I live in Illinois and I too live across the river as well. I was just wondering because you're always working agency, which is awesome.

  • @TFlowers
    @TFlowers 2 месяца назад

    Keep EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @raydollars7870
    @raydollars7870 2 месяца назад

    Thanks!

  • @kewanadaniel
    @kewanadaniel 4 месяца назад +1

    Keep both

  • @OptimisticSeven
    @OptimisticSeven 2 месяца назад

    I would keep both

  • @bubblesboss4937
    @bubblesboss4937 4 месяца назад +2

    I had a similar experience, but i have my CNA and LPN trying to figure out if I want to renew my CNA.

    • @DimplesonDemand
      @DimplesonDemand 4 месяца назад +1

      Same…but I need the CNA work hours to renew. I’ve never worked as a CNA. I need to figure something out.

    • @bubblesboss4937
      @bubblesboss4937 4 месяца назад

      @DimplesonDemand exactly I've got a fee more days to figure it out

  • @gingerandspice1209
    @gingerandspice1209 2 месяца назад

    I regret letting my CNA license go.

  • @tish9751
    @tish9751 4 месяца назад

    keep both

  • @kay-ty5rx
    @kay-ty5rx 3 месяца назад

    Damn so I can’t do per diem under my RN??? No clipboard, ShiftMed, etc. Wtf 😢 how is that even fair ? This was a major goal, work per diem while I leverage my residency

  • @brinaaboo965
    @brinaaboo965 18 дней назад +1

    But how do you get rid of it ? I thought once you did the schooling for any license you get to keep it 😂 sorry im still all new to this

    • @yourfavnurseb9699
      @yourfavnurseb9699  4 дня назад

      You have to renew your license every other year. If you don’t pay to renew it you can lose it

    • @BlkOnyx0508
      @BlkOnyx0508 18 часов назад

      You are correct! It’s yours. You pay to keep it current

  • @ricana1160
    @ricana1160 4 месяца назад +3

    I’m NY, they hold you to the highest level of degree. So it can be held against you